I have a heated bird bath in my backyard to help out the birds who stay during the winter. These robins finally found it!! I continue to be amazed at how fat they are, with our harsh, dry climate. I keep hoping other birds in my Park Hill (Denver) neighborhood find it too. This was early morning before all the snow we’ve had. It was really dry and I’m sure the fresh water was welcome.
More images of the morning drink at the heated bird bath in my backyard this winter. A little quarreling or at least jockeying for the best spot. Photographer: Barbara Berryman
Last shot of the robins at the heated bird bath. They certainly were aware of me taking photos. They kept checking over in my direction as they sipped the water. Photographer: Barbara Berryman
This Red Tailed Hawk was perched mid-fairway on the #1 hole at Homestead Golf Course in Lakewood. Intent on its own business, flying golf balls did not disturb it. Photographer: Ann Zimmerman
The Cormorants were busy on Kountze Lake At Belmar Park, Lakewood. This one came in for quite a fast landing. Photographer: Ann Zimmerman
A pelican waits patiently for someone to turn on the spigot so it can get some fresh drinking water. Taken on the island of Mykonos, Greece, at the harbor, suggesting either that the pelican knows that people get water there, or that the pelican has done this before! Image submitted by Tom Loucks.
Bird Banding at Audubon Center at Chatfield.
Photographer: Barbara Berryman
Great Horned Owl (Bubo Virginianus) at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge- Along the Wildlife loop drive at approx mile 5. This old tree is about 200 yds off the road and this Great Horned Owl was perched on a low branch. I captured this with my Tamron 150-600 mm at 600 mm focal length. Specifics: ISO 1600, Tv 1/1600, f/8, manual mode. This is the second time I’ve captured this owl out there. Photographer: Todd Grivetti Todd M Grivetti Photography
An oyster catcher family has adapted well to living in a wildlife “park” in Kincraig, Scotland. Every year, the mother gives birth at the foot of the same tree, so park rangers mount pedestrian barricades around them for protection from cars and people. Sometimes, the chicks scamper beyond the barriers, and then there ensues a bit of a free-for-all where the parents are chasing the chicks, and the human visitors are straining for pictures. Photographer: Tom Loucks
Herring gull taking off from a 2,000 year-old ruin on the Palatine Hill in Rome. Photographer: Jim Esten Jim Esten Photography
Rock Dove in the Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy. Photographer: Jim Esten Jim Esten Photography
Italian Sparrow, Rome Italy. Note that compared to the European House Sparrow, this bird has no gray in its crown. Photographer: Jim Esten Jim Esten Photography
Wild Turkey in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, MA. A beautiful, peaceful cemetery, this is well worth a visit and is an Ebird Hotspot. Photographer: Jim Esten Jim Esten Photography
This mediocre shot of a Bald Eagle is the most ‘urban’ photo I have. Taken in Washington Park in Denver. Photographer: Jim Esten Jim Esten Photography
Red-tailed Hawk on the totem pole to the south of the Museum of Nature and Science in Denver, CO. Photographer: Jim Esten Jim Esten Photography
American Bald Eagle
Northglenn, CO Water Treatment Plant – Between Federal Blvd and Huron St on 112th Ave.
For a series of years, 2010 – 2014, an American Bald Eagle would visit the cottonwood tree on the western edge of a pond that is part of the Northglenn Water Treatment Plan. I assume that the tree was a stopping point on an annual migration but I cannot be certain that it was the same individual.
IMG 4631 – Feb 2014. Photographer: Chuck Springer
American Bald Eagle
Northglenn Water Treatment Plant – Between Federal Blvd and Huron St on 112th Ave.
Eagle In Flight
IMG 159 January 2011. Photographer: Chuck Springer
Ever since incessant construction of beach-front, high rise condominiums and apartment complexes commenced in the Algarve region of Portugal in the early 1970s, white storks have faced continued shrinkage of habitat. Some of the more fortunate (and resourceful) storks have sought refuge on the roofs and belfries of Catholic churches, while others have moved farther inland to nest, ironically, on the abandoned factory smokestacks of a by-gone era. Photographer: Tom Loucks
Bird Banding at Barr Lake, CO Sept. 2011
For the Bird Banding at Barr Lake, netting was placed in a wood area to capture birds. Captured birds were untangled from the netting, placed in a bird bag and taken to a central area where they were identified, weighed and had an identification band placed on their legs. They were then released.
In the picture, the guide is allowing a young lady to closely examine a captured bird just prior to the bird’s release.
Date 9/10/2011 10:24 AM
Photographer: Chuck Springer
Bird Banding at Barr Lake, CO Sept. 2011
For the Bird Banding at Barr Lake, netting was placed in a wood area to capture birds. Captured birds were untangled from the netting, placed in a bird bag and taken to a central area where they were identified, weighed and had an identification band placed on their legs. They were then released. The pictures show a guide examining a captured Chickadee IMG_1180 Date Taken 9/10/2011 9:15 AM
Photographer: Chuck Springer
Western Flicker. June 2011 Northglenn, CO
A pair of Western Flickers took up residence in the weeping willow tree in my backyard on Sully Way in Northglenn, CO. The tree was nearing end of life making it easy for the Flickers to peck through the bark to create a comfy nest site.
Date Taken 6/2/2011 10:40 AM
Camera Canon EOS Rebel T2i
Lens Canon 100-400 Zoom
F-stop f/5.6
Shutter Speed 1/100 sec.
ISO Speed ISO 400
Focal Length 400 mm
Photographer: Chuck Springer
Western Meadowlark singing
Rocky Mountain Arsenal. Photographer: Karen Fiant
Western Kingbird
Rocky Mountain Arsenal. Photographer: Karen Fiant
Night Heron at Belmar Lake. Photographer: Lori Hladik
Big Horned Owl Mama on Bear Creek. Photographer Lori Hladik
Big Horn Owl baby on Bear Creek. Photographer Lori Hladik
Here’s a downy woodpecker at suet feeder in the middle of Denver. Photographer: Wendy Shattil
Dancing Pelican
BulRush Wetlands Park, Frederick, CO. Killdeers are in abundance in the wetlands park. I captured this one on this old tree branch near the parking lot. This local wetlands is operated by the Town of Frederick and has a naturalist available for tours or hikes. More photos are available at Todd M Grivetti Photography Photographer: Todd Grivetti
BulRush Wetlands Park in Frederick, CO. American Avocets in flight. This wetlands conservation area is operated by the town of Frederick and is a prime birding area. Located off of Hwy 52 and WCR 5, the wetlands can be access through contacting the Town of Frederick. I have more wildlife photos on my website at Todd M Grivetti Photography Photographer: Todd Grivetti
(Accipiter cooperii) On a walk around Denver’s Harvard Gulch Park several years ago, my wife spotted a Cooper’s Hawk at a house across the street from the park. She hurried home to get her camera. I tagged along with my camera and got this image. Photographer: Bob Stocker Stocker Photos
